Matt Gay fantasy outlook — Week 8
Matt Gay (K, LV) is our K7 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 5.9 fantasy points at NYJ. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Matt Gay Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 K Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 5.9 pts
- K rank
- #7
- Rostered
- 49%
- Started
- 45%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Matt Gay (LV K), our K7 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at NYJ, projecting 5.9 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 1.6 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. Facing NYJ away from home, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. He's still in 45% of lineups at 49% rostered, which is exactly the trap I'm trying to talk you out of. Mild heat, high rank: reliable points without the fireworks.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Matt Gay (LV K), our K7 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season at NYJ, projecting 5.9 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina would rather take the cheaper, steadier option than 1.6 points of shortfall. He's still in 45% of lineups at 49% rostered, which is exactly the trap I'm trying to talk you out of. Nothing in the projection defends him — 21% below positional par is a bench line for me. Mild on the Pepper Meter reflects a steady weekly floor rather than a boom week — that's still a start.